Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for Uniden EXA 3955
Summary of Contents for Uniden EXA 3955
- Page 2 www.uniden.com...
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Welcome / Features / Terminology Controls and Functions Getting Started Checking the Package contents Setting up the Phone Basics Making and Receiving Calls Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Base Ringer Redial Traveling Out-of-range Flash and Call waiting Memory Dialing Storing Phone Numbers Making Calls with Memory Dialing... - Page 4 ® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. AutoTalk, AutoStandby, UltraClear Plus, Random Code, and AutoSecure are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the base. protects you against misbilled calls, which might result from your phone being •...
-
Page 5: Controls And Functions
Controls and Functions Digital Spread Spectrum talk low batt redial/p memory talk flash int'cm pqrs wxyz tone oper mute mem 1 mem 2 channel C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S 1. - Page 6 [ 4 ] C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S status ans. on/off memo/rec delete mute/menu redial/p memory flash/set pqrs wxyz tone oper int'cm/page volume 19. Base Speaker 20.
-
Page 7: Getting Started
Checking the Package Contents Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department (see below). • Base unit • Handset • Telephone line cord •... -
Page 8: Setting Up The Phone
Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location B. Install the battery pack A. Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read “Installation Conciderations” in “Precautions & Warranty”. Here are some important guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight Avoid television sets and... -
Page 9: Install The Battery Pack
If the phone is in use, talk/low batt LED flashes and the handset beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base unit for charging. note • Use only the Uniden Battery supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also available... -
Page 10: Connect The Base Unit
C. Connect the base unit 1 Connect the AC adapter to the Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip hazard or where it 2 Set the base on a desk or tabletop, could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard. -
Page 11: Choose The Dialing Mode
D. Choose the dialing mode Most phone systems use tone dialing, which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines. However, some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in rural areas. The default setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows: Base Setting only 1 Press and hold... -
Page 12: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Setting the handset retainer clip for wall mounting 1 On the base unit, pull the handset retainer clip out of DO NOT use an outlet controlled by a 2 Flip the retainer clip from front to back. Slide it back wall switch. -
Page 13: Direct Wall Mounting
Direct wall mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following: • Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall. •... -
Page 14: Basics
Making and Receiving Calls note The base microphone is located under the phone. Position yourself as near to the To answer base as possible and speak clearly. To make To hang To redial [ 12 ] B A S I C S From the Handset Handset On the Base Pick up the Handset (Auto Talk). -
Page 15: Adjusting The Handset Ringer And Earpiece Volume
Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume Ringer tone and volume When the phone is in Standby Mode, pressing the selects the handset ringer volume and tone. There are two ringer tones each with two volume levels. Continue pressing the all tones and volume levels. -
Page 16: Traveling Out-Of-Range
Traveling Out-of-Range During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise increases. If you pass the range limits of the base unit, your call will terminate within 30 seconds. Flash and Call Waiting note You must subscribe Digital Spread Spectrum... -
Page 17: With The Handset
Storing Phone Numbers Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses. Your EXA3955 stores up to 12 numbers in the handset plus 10 numbers in the base. With the Handset Your EXA3955 has 10 memory locations and 2 one-touch priority dial memory locations. -
Page 18: With The Base
With the Base note • The 10 memory locations in the base are independent locations from the handset. • The 10 memory mute/menu locations are represented by the numbers 0-9 on the keypad. If you store a number in one of Making Calls with Memory Dialing these locations, then attempt to store a... -
Page 19: Erasing Stored Numbers
With the Base 1 Press 2 Press mute/menu redial/p memory flash/set (0-9) and the number is dialed instantly. Erasing Stored Numbers With the Handset 1 Remove the handset from the base unit. 2 Press twice. memory 3 Press the memory location (0-9), or that the stored number is erased from memory. -
Page 20: Telephone Features 3-Way Conferencing
3-way Conferencing note The Uniden EXA3955 permits 3-way conversations between • Pressing the on the the handset, base and an outside line. base while dialing with the handset will set the When speaking on the handset 3-way conversation mode. Dialing is not affected. -
Page 21: Intercom/Page Feature
Intercom/Page Feature Intercom from the base to the handset 1 Press on the base. The handset beeps. (If no answer, press int’cm/page again to cancel.) int’cm/page 2 Press any key on the handset to answer. 3 To turn off the intercom, press Intercom from the handset to base 1 Press on the handset. -
Page 22: Call Transfer Feature
Call Transfer Feature To transfer from the handset to the base 1 Press tone sounds on the base. 2 Press but the caller is still on hold. 3 To transfer the call to the base, press the transfer, press To transfer from the base to the handset 1 Press intercom tone sounds on the handset. -
Page 23: Chain Dialing
Chain Dialing The memory locations on the handset and base are not limited to phone numbers, you may want to store in memory a group of numbers (up to 20 digits) that you need to enter once your call connects. This is referred to as Chain Dialing. -
Page 24: Tone Dialing Switch-Over
Tone Dialing Switch-over Some telephone companies use equipment that require pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary dialing). If you need to enter tone dialing digits, you can switch-over to tone dialing during the call. An example of this could be entering your bank account number after you have called your bank. -
Page 25: The Integrated Answering Device
The Integrated Answering Device The EXA3955 has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message, or to announce a special outgoing message to callers when you’re away from your phone. -
Page 26: Turning The Answering System On/Off
Turning the Answering System On/Off mute/menu Setting up your Answering System Using the Menu Mode The Menu mode allows you to set the following Answering System functions. note mute/menu For your convenience, mute/menu voice prompts will guide you through the menu mute/menu setup mode. -
Page 27: Setting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting)
Setting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting) When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting. M Preset message The following message is prerecorded: “Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone.”... -
Page 28: Setting The Time
Setting the Time The clock on the EXA3955 answering system starts when power is applied to the base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time. note mute/menu • Normally the idle time for the menu mode is... - Page 29 T H E I N T E G R A T E D A N S W E R I N G D E V I C E note The PIN code is set to “80” when you purchase the EXA3955. [ 27 ]...
-
Page 30: Setting The Base Ringer Volume
Setting the base ringer volume note • When you have set the base ringer to off and the handset is on the base, you will still hear the ringer from the handset. mute/menu mute/menu • If you have set the handset ringer also to off, no ring will sound. -
Page 31: Setting The Ring Time
Setting the Ring Time The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings. Setting (Toll Saver), the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none. -
Page 32: Announce Only Feature
Selecting the message record time note You have three record time options. The options “1 minute”, or “4 minutes” set the duration for recording the incoming messages. • When using the “Announce only” answers the call with the preset greeting or your Announce only feature, personal greeting but prevents the caller from leaving a message. -
Page 33: Using Your Answering System
The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, then there are new messages waiting for you. The EXA3955 is designed to play your new messages first. After you play all your new messages, you can then play your old messages. -
Page 34: Skipping A Message
Repeating a message status status ans. on/off ans. on/off memo/rec memo/rec mute/menu redial/p mute/menu redial/p To quickly scroll backwards through the messages, press and hold Skipping a message status ans. on/off memo/rec mute/menu redial/p To quickly scroll forward through the messages, press and hold [ 32 ] T H E I N T E G R A T E D A N S W E R I N G D E V I C E 1 Press to review your messages. -
Page 35: Deleting A Message
Deleting a message To maintain maximum record time, delete the old messages. status 1 Press ans. on/off 2 Press memo/rec delete delete the message. 3 You hear a beep and the message is deleted. mute/menu redial/p memory flash/set To delete all messages, press and hold reviewing your messages in the standby mode. -
Page 36: Recording A Conversation
Recording a conversation note • A recorded conversation is treated as a typical message and will be added to the stored messages. • Recording conversation mute/menu will be terminated if you press flash/set Remote access away from home You can operate your answering system from a remote location using any touch-tone telephone. -
Page 37: Stop Message Playback
4 You may select a command from the following chart: Command # then 1 Repeat a Message # then 2 Playing your Messages # then 3 Skipping a Message # then 4 Deleting a Message # then 5 Stop Message Playback # then 6 Answering System On # then 7... - Page 38 Turn on the answering system remotely If you have forgotten to turn on your answering system, you can turn it on remotely from any touch-tone telephone. 1 Call your telephone number. 2 Wait ten rings until the system answers. You hear a beep. 3 Press announces the number of messages stored in memory.
-
Page 39: Additional Information
Changing the Digital Security Code The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. The first time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set. -
Page 40: Changing The Face Plate
Headset Installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. (Headsets may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department or visiting the website. -
Page 41: Installing The Beltclip
Installing the Beltclip To attach the beltclip Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. To remove the beltclip Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes. Maintenance When slightly dirty Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. -
Page 42: Note On Power Sources
When the operating time becomes short, even after a battery is recharged, please replace the battery. With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. Please contact your place of purchase or the Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery. (See Page 43.) -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The status LED won’t light when the handset is placed in the base unit. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. Can’t make or receive calls. The handset doesn’t ring or receive a page. - Page 44 Symptom The answering system does • Make sure the base unit is plugged in. not work. • Make sure the answering system is turned on. The answering system does • Set the record time to either the one minute or four minute option. not answer calls.
-
Page 45: General Information
Standby Mode duration 10 days With normal usage, the battery should last about one year. Replacement batteries may be purchased at your local Uniden dealer or by contacting the Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988. Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com... -
Page 46: Precautions & Warranty
• Through the RBRC® program, Uniden makes it easy for you to drop off the used battery at local retailers of replacement nickel- cadmium batteries. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the used battery. -
Page 47: Installation Considerations
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. -
Page 48: Index
Index 0 - 9 3-way conferencing ..19 Announce only feature ..30 Answering system ..23 Deleting a message ..33 Playing your messages . . .31 Recording a conversation .34 Remote access . -
Page 49: Remote Operation Card
Remote Operation Card C U T REMOTE OPERATION CARD Remote access away Turn on the answering system remotely from home 1. Call your phone and let it 1. Call your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2. During the outgoing message, 2. - Page 50 Remote Operation Card C U T Task Repeat a Message Playing your Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Message Playback Answering System On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answer System Off Help Guidance [ 48 ] [ 48 ] A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N...
-
Page 51: At Uniden, We'll Take Care Of You
1-800-297-1023 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any other related matters. Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the EXA 3955 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers